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President Museveni calls for conservation of Wetlands, Riverbanks and Lakeshores

Monday, December 4, 2017

President Yoweri Museveni has called upon communities living around rivers and lakes to leave protection zones of 100 metres and 200 metres respectively.He said this will protect the integrity of these fragile ecosystems, keep the water clean and protect against silting. The President made these remarks while addressing mammoth crowds at this year’s World Environment Day (WED) National Celebrations at Kibubura Integrated Primary School Grounds, Ibanda District, the 29th celebrations to be conducted under the NRM Government.